Współczesna cywilizacja a kryzys ekologiczny
Modern Civilisation vs. Ecological Crisis

Summary/Abstract: Ecological crisis is most often regarded as an adverse impact of civilizational development. Educational problems concerning the sustainable development of modern societies include among others the problems of consciousness. They are essential to understand what kind of good for humanity the nature is. Hence discussions about the future development of civilization often refer to the issue of developing ecological consciousness, thanks to which the idea of a sustainable development stands a chance of being implemented. A crucial role in shaping it is played by educational activities. Without suitably shaped ecological consciousness during the confl ict of interest it is rather short-term interests that are accomplished. However, this is at odds with the idea of a sustainable development and contributes to deepening the ecological crisis. Therefore, theoretical re- fl ection must be closely linked to practical activities, including the educational ones. Development of a particular system of values and norms should entail its percolation into the sphere of social consciousness. Only then will it be possible to shape proper relations between the man, the society and nature.

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